. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Game Commision), no. 11. Game protection; Birds. Spikes are driven in a pole similar to those described in Fig. 20. The pole is then fastened to trees on opposite sides of the spring drain and ears of corn placed on spikes. A second pole without spikes on which the turkeys stand while eating the corn is placed parallel with the first pole but about twelve inches lower. Where trees are not available stakes may be driven in the ground and cross poles attached to these. Some of the advantages of the spring drain feeder are that wild turkeys usually follow along spring dra
. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Game Commision), no. 11. Game protection; Birds. Spikes are driven in a pole similar to those described in Fig. 20. The pole is then fastened to trees on opposite sides of the spring drain and ears of corn placed on spikes. A second pole without spikes on which the turkeys stand while eating the corn is placed parallel with the first pole but about twelve inches lower. Where trees are not available stakes may be driven in the ground and cross poles attached to these. Some of the advantages of the spring drain feeder are that wild turkeys usually follow along spring drains during the severest weather for the purpose of securing grit, drinking water and natural feed. Spring drains are usually open all winter, even during the coldest weather, consequently food placed near such locations is always available for use. Grains of corn dropped from the pole by turkeys or squirrels are readily picked up by grouse, turkeys, and other Fig. 23. Diagram of the spring drain feeder. Barrel Feeder (Fig. 24): The Barrel Feeder can be made from a barrel with four poles cut in the woods. The poles act as legs on which the barrel is placed. A platform is built under the barrel inside the legs, and a two inch section of pipe inserted in the bottom of the barrel in order that it extends to within about three inches of the platform. Corn or other grain placed in the barrel runs down the pipe and is deposited on the platform until the pile of feed shuts off any further flow. As the feed is eaten more runs out. A roof can be added to assist in keeping the feed dry. This may be either boards, brush or old sheet iron. The roof should extend over the edges far enough to prevent snow from falling on the platform. 34 If no barrel is available, use an old packing case, keg, discarded hot water tank or any weatherproof container to which a two inch pipe can be attached. WHAT TO USE FOR WINTER FEEDING Game animals and birds require, or at least appear to need, differ
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